June 29
July 27
August 24
September 28  

10 am   

GUIDED WALKING TOURS

Join us for free guided walking tours of historic downtown Presque Isle.

Tours begins and end at the Vera Estey House Museum at 16 Third Street . On street parking is available. The tour covers two miles and lasts approximately two and one-half hours. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for our unpredictable weather. Tours begin at 10 am.

Click this link for a Self-Guided Walking Tour brochure.

WEGP "LIFE IN THE COUNTY"

WEGP has chosen the second Wednesday of every month for historical interviews. Tuin to 1390 am at 11:04 am.

April's topic is Arthur Gould.

PRESQUE ISLE'S FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATED

Saturday April 15 was declared Founder's Day by resolution of the City Council.

It was on April 16 that Dennis Fairbanks was born. In 1828 Presque Isle was first established as "FAIRBANKS" when Dennis Fairbanks opened a saw and gristmill near where the State Street Bridge is today.

TOUR VERA ESTEY HOUSE

Guided tour of 1875 Vera Estey House $2pp. One hour tour begins at 1 pm starting at16 Third Street, Presque Isle. Reservations required. Call 762-6300 to make reservations.

May 9

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Open to Chamber of Commerse members and a guest Light hors d’oeuvres and our marketing materials will be on hand.  At 6pm, for those interested, we will offer a guided tour of the house.

MOLLY THE TROLLEY CITY-WIDE TOUR

$5 pp. Narrated 3 hour City-Wide Tour on Molly The Trolley.Tour begins at 9 am at the Historic Fire Station. Reservations required. Call 762-6300 to make reservations.

May 10
June 7
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 18

FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY WALKING TOUR

$5 ppThe one-hour walking tour of Fairmont Cemetery offers a glimpse of Presque Isle's history and some of its better known citizens who have been laid to rest here. Tour begins at 5:30 pm. in front of the Civil War Monument. Free parking at the Chamber of Commerce across the Street. Call 762-6300 to make reservations.

A tour brochure is available at this link.

April 26

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July 31

PRESQUE ISLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDS PHOTO CONTEST

As part of the Historical Society's 50th Anniversary Celebration, an amateur photo contest will be held that is open to all individuals.  The contest is limited to two entries per person.  The themes of the photos are to showcase an historical element or item in and around Presque Isle.  The photos should be in an 8 x 10 inch format.  Framing is optional but preferred.  Proof of ownership must be available. 

Please see the following details for entry:

Press Release

Contest Information Sheet

Consent and Waiver

Model Release/Permission to use Pictures

May 16

Annual Meeting

ANNUAL MEETING of the PRESQUE ISLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

This is the meeting at which all current members are eligible to vote for the slate of board members to serve June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014.  The meeting will take place in the ground floor conference room of the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library.

STAR HERALD EDITION TO COMMEMORATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 50th ANNIVERSARY

Look for the May 29 edition for articles on for aticles month that commemorates our 50th anniversary.  The page or pages will be in the May 29th newspaper. 

June 1

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE AGING WELL SENIORS EXPO

The society will have a booth in the vendor hall in the Campus Center at UMPI during Area Agency on Aging's Living Well Seniors EXPO.

Stop by and say hello!

June 5
September 4
December 4

4:30 pm.

PRESENTATIONS ON TOPICS OF LOCAL HISTORIC INTEREST

Free, one hour, Edmunds Conference Room, Northern Maine Community College, 33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle.

June 5 - The Mooseleuk Club(men's club;owners of John R. Braden).

September 4 - Phineas Ellis(local mover and shaker;1st TAMC Administrator)

December 4 - The Presque Isle Curling Club.

HISTORIC PAVILION AT NORTHERN MAINE FAIR

Free admission with paid admission to Fair, Forum Building. From 4 to 8 pm. Join the Presque Isle Historical Society and approximately 40 other exhibitors.

FALL FOLIAGE TOUR ABOARD MOLLY THE TROLLEY

$10 pp. Four hour tours jn various tours of the county. Departs Historic Fire Station at 1 pm. Reservations required. Call 762-6300.

HAUNTED LANTERN TOURS

$5 pp. One hour walking tour of the "kinda creepy, slightly scary" aspects of downtown Presque Isle. Includes tour of old jail. Tour begins at Historic Fire Station at 7 pm.

ALL ABOARD THE HOLLY TROLLY!

$10 pp. Ride with the Historic Society aboard Molly the Trolley as we participate in the Holiday Light Parade. Seats limited. Reservations required. Call 762-6300. Boarding at 6 pm. at North Street staging area.

Don't forget - Molley the Trolley is available for charter for your special occasion.